Team Lead Field Reimbursement Manager

Valeris

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in field reimbursement management and leadership.
  • 5+ years in healthcare reimbursement, market access, specialty pharmacy, or field reimbursement roles.
  • 2+ years of leadership or team lead experience preferred.
  • Experience leading remote field teams strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with specialty, rare disease, oncology, immunology, or complex therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for a team of Field Reimbursement Managers.
  • Coach and develop FRMs through mentorship and performance feedback.
  • Ensure execution of client-approved reimbursement services and monitor operational activities.
  • Serve as escalation point for complex reimbursement challenges and build client relationships.
  • Conduct field visits to reinforce messaging and ensure consistency in execution.
  • Monitor performance indicators and develop action plans for improvement.
  • Facilitate ongoing training and development activities for the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and retirement benefits.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment with remote and field work possibilities.
Full Job Description


Team Leadership
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for an assigned team of Field Reimbursement Managers.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop FRMs through regular one-on-one meetings, field observations, ride-alongs, and performance feedback.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct new hire onboarding and assist with ongoing development plans.
  • Assist in interviewing and selecting new team members.
  • Manage employee performance, including recognition, coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plans.
  • Promote employee engagement and retention through consistent leadership and communication.


Operational Leadership
  • Ensure consistent execution of client-approved reimbursement services.
  • Monitor daily program activities and workload distribution.
  • Review reimbursement trends and identify barriers requiring escalation.
  • Partner with Operations to optimize workflows and improve efficiencies.
  • Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and compliant within all CRM platforms.
  • Support implementation of new initiatives and operational enhancements.


Client Partnership
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex reimbursement challenges.
  • Participate in client meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
  • Build strong relationships with client leadership and internal cross-functional partners.
  • Support implementation of new product launches and program expansions.
  • Assist with Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), monthly reporting, and client presentations.


Field Leadership
  • Conduct routine field travel with FRMs or virtual as required to provide coaching and ensure execution consistency.
  • Observe provider interactions and provide immediate developmental feedback.
  • Identify reimbursement trends impacting provider offices.
  • Reinforce standardized messaging and approved reimbursement education.


Performance Management
  • Monitor key performance indicators including:
    • Productivity
    • CRM documentation quality
    • Case progression
    • Provider engagement
    • Activity metrics
    • Quality measures
    • Client-specific KPIs
  • Develop action plans for performance improvement when needed.
  • Recognize high-performing employees and share best practices across the organization.


Training & Development
  • Reinforce reimbursement knowledge across assigned therapeutic areas.
  • Partner with Training to identify knowledge gaps.
  • Assist in development of training materials.
  • Conduct ongoing competency assessments.
  • Facilitate team meetings and educational sessions.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:
  • Senior Regional Managers
  • Program Operations
  • Client Program Directors
  • Analytics
  • Reporting Teams
  • Training Department
  • Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources


Compliance
  • Ensure all activities comply with:
    • HIPAA
    • OIG Guidelines
    • FDA regulations
    • Client SOPs
    • Company Policies
    • Privacy requirements
  • Promote ethical business practices.
  • Report compliance concerns appropriately.


Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience in the field reimbursement management and field leadership
  • Experience in field based teams working in or with Pharmaceutical companies


Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare reimbursement, market access, specialty pharmacy, or field reimbursement experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership or team lead experience preferred.
  • Experience leading remote field teams strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting specialty, rare disease, oncology, immunology, neurology, or other complex therapeutic areas preferred.
  • Experience working with manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, and provider offices.


Knowledge & Skills

Reimbursement Expertise
  • Medical Benefit
  • Pharmacy Benefit
  • Prior Authorization
  • Appeals
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • HUB Operations
  • Buy-and-Bill
  • Coding and Billing Fundamentals


Leadership Skills
  • Team coaching
  • Performance management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee development
  • Change management
  • Executive communication
  • Strategic thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Problem solving


Technical Skills
  • CRM platforms (Salesforce, Veeva, Lynk, QuickPath, or similar)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Reporting dashboards
  • Virtual meeting platforms
  • Data interpretation and trend analysis


Core Competencies
  • Leadership
  • Accountability
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Business Acumen
  • Adaptability
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Operational Excellence
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management


Travel Requirements
  • Up to 40-60% travel based on program and client needs.
  • Ability to travel by automobile and commercial airline.
  • Overnight travel required.


Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel extensively.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to present to small and large group


Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
  • Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

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